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3mo ago

Fagan to Pass Matthews as Brisbane's Longest-Serving Coach

The milestone crowns a decade in which Fagan rebuilt the club into back-to-back premiers celebrated at Saturday's Gabba QClash.

Chris Fagan (centre) is about to set a record previously held by Leigh Matthews. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Chris Fagan will set the record for the most games as Brisbane Roar coach. Mark Stewart
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Overview

  • Chris Fagan will coach his 238th game for the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, moving one clear of Leigh Matthews' club record of 237.
  • The club has formally marked the milestone with a guard of honour at training and an on-site ceremony that honoured Fagan's decade of service.
  • Fagan described breaking Matthews' record as uncomfortable and credited Matthews as a friend and mentor while expressing gratitude for the opportunity to lead the club.
  • Brisbane's side is unchanged for the QClash, co-captain Hugh McCluggage remains sidelined with a calf issue and is expected to be managed out of the final weeks until the first final.
  • Fagan, 65, is contracted through the end of next season and the club's CEO said the club hopes to discuss a possible extension at the right time, a capstone to a revival that produced premierships in 2024 and 2025 and brings Fagan and Matthews to five flags between them.